The Washington critic., 1887-11-29
AT THE THEATRES.
ALBAuen's-MrsSIE PALMER.


A fine audience. greeted Miss Minnlei
Palmer in "My Sweetheart" at Albaugh'si
last night, after her three years. absence I'M
foreign lands, and she had no cause to COM,
plain OF lack Of warmth In her reception.
"My Sweetheart" fis blooming standby,
that knows NO such word as fade, and In
the hands Of bright and pretty woman,
with good support, there is no reason whyi
It should, Although three years older than
when we last saw her, Miss Palmer's Tina,
is quite as young as Of old, and her grace,
and charm are yet untouched by rheumatism,
or wrinkles. The company is strong one,
Mr.. Hendricks as. Tony Faust, acting, not
singing, and Mr.. Hawkins as Joe Shotpell,
being good; MIR. Clarke as "Dudely"I
Hdrcoirt, not so good, and Miss Gray as
Mrs. Hdtsell, o shade better than anybody.
Miss Palmer wore q wealth Of diamonds,
and her dresses were OF great Worth. A
magnificent floral tribute was one Of the!
features OF the evening, and recalls WERE
several. The souvenirs which every one In
the audience received were souvenirs. Again
tonight.
THE NATIoSAI-SAT GOODWIN.
Nat Goodwin and all OF his people must
have felt good last night at the National
when they cast their eyes over the audience,
and couldn't see break In the heads till
the rear wall shut OF the perspective, and
the audience didn't feel particularly bad
either, judging from the manner Of It's
laughing. The performance opened with
''Lend Me Five Shillings," q play every,
body knows, and In which Mr.. Goodwin
is not quite so good as In roles where he
can deviate from straight comedy and get
in the Goodwinesque. In "rurned Up,"'
which followed the farce, he had this op-
portunity, and the house roared aud roared.
He might improve the character Of Cara
icdy Bones somewhat, however, ifhe dressed
It in less tramp-like attire. The other
characters were very we'll done, the George
Mcd,cay Of Mr.. Mason, M. Nod Stedddm
of Mr.. Coote and the Selma Med,Uay Of
Miss Haslam taking precedence. "Turned
Its unnecessary vulgarities to make It as
clean asit is ridiculously funny. Again to-
night. -..
"a Soap Bubble' is quite as light as its
ephemeral namesake. As presented at the
BIjou yesterday, 1t proved thoroughly
amusing to the audience, who laughed
heartily at the whimsicalities Of the popular
comedian, T. j. Farron, and listened to bis
songs with evident appreciation. The play
Is about as devoid Of plot as It possibly
could be, but the public does not appear TO
mind that In the least and attends the show
with as much satisfaction as II II were built
on the most intricate Of stories.
THE woNDERLAND-''GALATE
Those who penetrate the mysteries of
Wonderland this week will have variety
Of startling freaks of nature revealed to
their view. A number OF additions have
been made in the curlo halls, with an entire
change In the theatre. The feature OF this
weeks entertainment Is the living statue,
"GalGtea,n one OF the most startling H.
lusions ever presented, The same thing
attracted much attention at the Eden Mu-
see In New York.
EDUCATED DOCS AND HORSES.
Professor Morris interesting class OF dogs
and horses continues to entertain the ad-
mirers of these animals at the Il. Street Rink.
The exhibition is calculated to raise serious
doubts as to any difference, except as to
degree, between instinct and reason.
THE XASprR CONCERT,
A large company filled the Congrega.
tional Church last night on the occasion OF
the first appearance OF Mr.. Henry Xander,
the pianist, OF this city, who has been study
ing for some iime In Europe. Mr.. Xauder
Is II young artist, but he gives promise OF a
successful future, and there Is that In his
| playing which gives strong hope OF perma-
Lent fame and Its attendant fortune. The
orch.stration under Professor Bernays was
| superior, and the singing OF Miss Mac.
| Nichol was received with that appreciation
which demands repetition.
KERSAs's-woRLp or WONDERS.
A pleasing entertainment Is provided for
the patrons OF Kernan's this week. Gus
Hill's company includes a sparkling galaxy
Of specially artists who exhibit number
OF new Accomplishments for the admiration
OF the public.